Everton vs Brighton Prediction and Betting Tips: 5/2 and 10/1 bets for Premier League clash
Fabian Hurzeler takes charge of his first Premier League fixture as Brighton boss when the Seagulls make the trip to face Everton at Goodison Park in one of Saturday's four 3pm top flight games.
Everton vs Brighton Predictions
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Although the Toffees have lost two key players in Amadou Onana to Aston Villa and Ben Godfrey to Atalanta, they will be massively boosted for this season opener with a fit Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
The two teams couldn't be separated on two different occasions last term, playing out a pair of 1-1 draws at both Goodison Park and the Amex Stadium.
Everton proved stronger at home last season, winning eight matches compared to five when playing away from their own ground.
Under Roberto De Zerbi last term, Brighton held just four wins from PL away matches, losing nine times when travelling. Although they are under new management this season, that record could be even shakier given the uncertainties surrounding their 31-year-old manager, especially in such an awkward opening game.
It'll be interesting to see what impact DCL's availability has on Everton's season. Although they were hit with a points deduction at the beginning of the season, Sean Dyche's side overcame their initial struggles to finish 14 points above the dreaded drop zone.
Despite being blighted by injuries, Calvert-Lewin managed seven goals from 25 starts last term, which proved to be his most productive season in front of goal since hitting 16 during the 2020/21 campaign.
New recruit Tim Iroegbunam will have a point to prove after making the switch from Villa to Everton as part of the two clubs' summer PSR issues.
Brighton's dynamic style could be an issue for him on his Toffees debut, especially without the added reassurance of an Onana-type figure in the hosts' midfield.
He picked up two cards from limited game time at AVFC last term and racked up seven from 32 Championship appearances for QPR in the season prior, indicating that the 21-year-old is partial to a card.
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